Editing Ezra (section)

==The Pure Hearts==
Though it was the second sect to be founded, one could argue that the Pure Hearts sect is actually the "true" Ezra doctrine: Yakov Dilisnya was born in Mordent, after all, and the teachings of the Pure Hearts are, theoretically, closer to Yakov's original preachings in his home country before he turned to spreading the word in Borca.

The Pure Hearts sect, in contrast to the politically-minded Home Faith, places much more importance on ground-level compassion. Their doctrine of the Grand Scheme is deterministic - all beings ultimately play their part in the Grand Scheme, but what part they play is ''their'' choice. Even the Legions of the Night can seek redemption, and should be offered the chance (although they must still be punished if they choose to cling to wickedness). Furthermore, they are an inclusionary faith, preaching that any can find salvation if they are willing to accept Ezra as their god.

Because of their emphasis on compassion, a Pure Heart anchorite is the most likely to immediately leap to somebody's aid, whethere they belong to the Church of Ezra or not. That said, they do have one tiny flaw...

See, even Pure Hearts still believe that Ezra is the only true goddess worth worshipping, and that those who don't embrace her are doomed to suffer upon their deaths. As such, motivated by their compassion, they actively proselytize, and can get rather annoying in their constant attempts to sway people to worship Ezra. Clerics of other faiths in particular tend to find the Pure Hearts the most annoying of the anchorites, for obvious reasons.

In AD&D, a Pure Hearts anchorite's Shield of Ezra renders them immune to all attacks by weapons from one chosen category (swords, axes, polearms, etc), so long as the attacking weapon is made of metal.

Likewise, its Major Spheres are All, Charm, Divination, Healing and Law, whilst its Minor Spheres are Guardian, Protection and Wards. Its unique Minor Sphere is Sun.

In 3rd edition, a Pure Heart Anchorite's Shield of Ezra grants them Damage Reduction 25/Magic against metal weapons. Its favored secondary domain is Healing.